Effectiveness of an intensive outpatient treatment programme combining prolonged exposure and EMDR therapy for adolescents and young adults with PTSD in a naturalistic setting by Elvira M. Rentinck, Rosa van Mourik, Ad de Jongh, Suzy J. M. A. Matthijssen

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Organ Function Preservation in Locally Advanced Low Rectal Cancer Through Total Neoadjuvant Therapy: A Case Report and Literature Review by Liu F, Yu L, Zhao Y, Li G, He X

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Community Malaria Knowledge, Experiences, Perceived Roles, and Acceptability of Community-Directed Distribution of Intermittent Preventive Therapy for Pregnancy in Rural Southeast Nigeria by Ijeoma Nkem Okedo-Alex, Ifeyinwa Chizoba Akamike, Johnbosco Ifunanya Nwafor, Chihurumnanya Alo, Adaoha Pearl Agu, Dejene Derseh Abateneh, Chigozie Jesse Uneke

“…This study assessed malaria experiences, knowledge, perceived roles in malaria prevention in pregnancy, and acceptability of community-directed distribution of intermittent preventive therapy (IPTp) for malaria in pregnancy in rural Southeast Nigeria. …”
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Immunoglobulin replacement therapy in patients with primary and secondary immunodeficiencies: impact of infusion method on immunoglobulin-specific perceptions of quality of life and treatment satisfaction by Rajiv Mallick, Noemi Hahn, Christopher Scalchunes

Subjects: “…Immunoglobulin replacement therapy…”
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Durable Red Blood Cell Transfusion Independence in a Patient with an MDS/MPN Overlap Syndrome Following Discontinuation of Iron Chelation Therapy by Harpreet Kochhar, Chantal S. Leger, Heather A. Leitch

“…Hematologic improvement (HI) occurs in some patients with acquired anemias and transfusional iron overload receiving iron chelation therapy (ICT) but there is little information on transfusion status after stopping chelation. …”
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Overview of systematic reviews on strategies to improve treatment initiation, adherence to antiretroviral therapy and retention in care for people living with HIV: part 1 by Lehana Thabane, Shari Margolese, Lawrence Mbuagbaw, Beth Rachlis, Winston Husbands, Carmen Logie, Marek Smieja, Elizabeth Alvarez, Daeria O Lawson, Anisa Hajizadeh, Annie Wang, Dominik Mertz, Anita C Benoit, Lisa Puchalski Ritchie, Babalwa Zani

“…Objectives We sought to map the evidence and identify interventions that increase initiation of antiretroviral therapy, adherence to antiretroviral therapy and retention in care for people living with HIV at high risk for poor engagement in care.Methods We conducted an overview of systematic reviews and sought for evidence on vulnerable populations (men who have sex with men (MSM), African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) people, sex workers (SWs), people who inject drugs (PWID) and indigenous people). …”
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A novel mitochondrial-related risk model for predicting prognosis and immune checkpoint blockade therapy response in uterine corpus endometrial carcinoma by Ru-Gen Liao, Jin-Hong Wang, Fan Zhang, Yu-Tong Fang, Li Zhou, Yong-Qu Zhang

“…Additionally, further analyses including functional enrichment, immune landscape assessment, prediction of response to ICB therapy, mutation profiling, and drug sensitivity analysis elucidated biological distinctions between the identified risk groups. …”
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Outcome of therapy in biopsy proven lupus nephritis with cyclophosphamide or mycophenolate: Registry data from a South Indian tertiary care center by Keerthi Talari, Rajendra Varaprasad Irlapati, Megha Uppin, Liza Rajasekhar

“…Univariate analysis of factors predicting response revealed only class of nephritis as a significant factor predicting response (complete or partial) at the end of induction therapy. Conclusion: In this South Indian lupus registry a complete response at 6 months in biopsy-proven LN was better with cyclophosphamide than mycophenolate.…”
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Systemic and Local Administration of Antimicrobial and Cell Therapies to Prevent Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis-Induced Femoral Nonunions in a Rat Model by Arianna B. Lovati, Lorenzo Drago, Marta Bottagisio, Matilde Bongio, Marzia Ferrario, Silvia Perego, Veronica Sansoni, Elena De Vecchi, Carlo L. Romanò

“…This study cannot sustain the systemic injection of BMSCs due to high risks, while a deeper insight into local BMSCs immunomodulatory effects is mandatory before developing cell therapies in clinics.…”
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Extracorporeal membrane therapy in a case of ruptured abscess on the mitroaortic intervalvular fibrosa associated to multisystem inflammatory syndrome: a case report by Lina P. Montaña-Jimenez, Ana M. Aristizabal, Carlos A. Guzmán-Serrano, Cesar Cely Reyes, Juan Fernando Vélez Moreno, Gastón Castillo

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An exploratory qualitative assessment of patient and clinician perspectives on patient-reported outcome measures and disease-modifying therapies in adults with spinal muscular atrophy by Jeremy Slayter, Lauren Casey, Shane McCullum, Dorothy Drost, Allison Banks, Colleen O'Connell

“…Motor stability was most frequently expected with disease-modifying therapy, but participants also reported improved fatigue and respiratory status. …”
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Treatment-related toxicity, utility and patient-reported outcomes of head and neck cancer patients treated with proton therapy: A longitudinal study by Yi Hsuan Chen, Michiel Kroesen, Mischa Hoogeman, Matthijs Versteegh, Carin Uyl-de Groot, Hedwig M. Blommestein

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Cardiac resynchronization therapy via left bundle branch pacing in heart failure with complete left bundle branch block: is the defibrillator needed? by Dandan Yang, Dandan Yang, Qunchao Ma, Qunchao Ma, Hong Zhu, Lihua Wang, Meixiang Xiang, Meixiang Xiang, Jian’an Wang, Jian’an Wang, Jian’an Wang, Jian’an Wang, Xiaohong Pan, Xiaohong Pan

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Progression patterns in patients with advanced hepatocellular carcinoma treated with local therapy, targeted drugs, and PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors by Yanan Zhao, Di Wu, Quanjun Yao, Hang Yuan, Hongtao Hu, Hailiang Li

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Successful Treatment of an Infant with Left Ventricular Noncompaction Presenting with Fatal Ventricular Arrhythmia Treated with Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy and an Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator by Masato Kimura, Kengo Kawano, Hisao Yaoita, Shigeo Kure

“…However, our case suggests that CRT therapy may be an effective option for LVNC-induced cardiac dysfunction.…”
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Photodynamic therapy with a novel photosensitizer inhibits DSS-induced ulcerative colitis in rats via the NF-κB signaling pathway by Yumei Rong, Yumei Rong, Yumei Rong, Yumei Rong, Yumei Rong, Minghui Zhu, Minghui Zhu, Minghui Zhu, Minghui Zhu, Nan Wang, Nan Wang, Nan Wang, Nan Wang, Feiyu Zhang, Feiyu Zhang, Feiyu Zhang, Feiyu Zhang, Tianjun Liu

“…IntroductionUlcerative colitis (UC) is an inflammatory bowel disease characterized by inflammation and ulceration of the digestive tract.MethodsPhotodynamic therapy (PDT) with a novel photosensitizer LD4 was used to treat UC rat models to explore the therapeutic effect and mechanism of LD4-PDT on UC. 16S ribosomal RNA was used to detect the composition of Gut microbiota.ResultsOur findings indicate that LD4-PDT could protect the integrity of the colonic mucosa, alleviate the inflammatory response and promote the healing of colonic mucosa. …”
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Incremental long-term benefit of drug therapies for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in quality of life but not mortality: a network meta-analysis by Qiong Pan, Jiongzhou Sun, Shiyuan Gao, Zian Liu, Yiwen Huang, Yixin Lian

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The Safety and Efficacy of Lansoprazole plus Metoclopramide among Neonates with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Resistant to Conservative Therapy and Monotherapy: A Clinical Trial by Peymaneh Alizadeh Taheri, Elahe Validad, Kambiz Eftekhari

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Therapeutic effects of acupuncture therapy for kidney function and common symptoms in patients with chronic kidney disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Shan Liu, Fan Zhang, Yan Bai, Liuyan Huang, Yifei Zhong, Yi Li

“…Purpose The number of clinical reports of acupuncture therapy in chronic kidney disease (CKD) is gradually increasing. …”
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The Relationship between Nutritional Intake, Eating Behavior (Picky Eater) and the Nutritional Status of Autism Sufferers in Autism Therapy Places in Pekanbaru City by Roziana Roziana, Yola Humaroh

“…The eating behavior of autistic children at the autism therapy centre in Pekanbaru City experiences problems with inadequate food intake. …”
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